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1917
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Sam Mendes. With George MacKay, Dean-Charles Chapman, Mark Strong.
8.0/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
At the height of the First World War, two young British soldiers must cross enemy territory and deliver a message that will stop a deadly attack on hundreds of soldiers.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTAt the height of the First World War, two young British soldiers must cross enemy territory and deliver a message that will stop a deadly attack on hundreds of soldiers.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for 1917.
MoviHero lists December 25, 2019 as the release date for 1917. Sam Mendes is the listed director. The listed cast includes George MacKay as Lance Corporal Schofield, Dean-Charles Chapman as Lance Corporal Blake, Mark Strong as Captain Smith, Andrew Scott as Lieutenant Leslie. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 25, 2019
GenresDrama · History · War
Runtime1h 59m
DirectorSam Mendes
CastGeorge MacKay as Lance Corporal Schofield, Dean-Charles Chapman as Lance Corporal Blake, Mark Strong as Captain Smith, Andrew Scott as Lieutenant Leslie
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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How much time should I set aside?
1917 runs 1h 59m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
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The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 8.0/10 from 14,113 votes. Updated Nov 12, 2026.
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence7/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Finally yesterday I was able to experience 1917 and I ended up doing it at IMAX, something I didn't plan on, but after seeing it…”
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“Beautifully shot. Music was superb. Premise interesting. Acting was good. But I've never yelled at a characters complete incompetence as much as I did this…”
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“When it comes to impressive achievements in filmmaking, “1917” deserves to be near the top of the conversation.”
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“Without a doubt, cinematically this is a visual tour de force.”
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“Although partly a technical showcase rather than a story, it's still a terrific Great War movie In the newspapers you read: "Peacefully they rest on…”
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CAST & CREW
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PART OF A WATCH JOURNEY
Where 1917 fits.
STEP 03The First World War: Life at the Front
1917 belongs last because its contemporary immersive style makes the viewer feel time and terrain differently after the earlier films have established the human and institutional context of the war.
See the full route →STEP 06War & Political Conflict Movies in Chronological OrderAfter the broader stories, spend a day with two soldiers trying to deliver a message. The limited viewpoint makes distance and lost time matter.
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